Individual self-reflection

Professional Planning Document

Professional Statement

<p>This subject develops knowledge of Indigenous Australian peoples&#39; varied and diverse realities. It will enhance understandings of the effects of historical and contemporary policy and practices on the lives of Indigenous Australian peoples. It examines a range of social, cultural, historical, and institutional factors that impact on the contemporary experiences of Indigenous Australian and non-Indigenous Australian peoples using a relational framework. Students will apply critical thinking, analysis, and reflexivity skills to examine and evaluate how dominating systems impact effectiveness of engagement and service provision for Indigenous Australian peoples.</p>

<p>This subject is not available to students who have completed IKC403 as it shares similar content.</p>

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Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities

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IKC502 - Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities

be able to reflexively critique the professions to interrogate the impact of dominating social and cultural norms on intercultural engagement and service provision;

be able to examine critical race and culture theories to identify the function of hegemonic structures and analyse the impact on Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians in the past and present;

be able to critically analyse and theorise individual and collective standpoint in relation to Indigenous peoples' experiences of Australian history;

be able to analyse and evaluate the factors that have shaped historical and contemporary engagement with Indigenous communities and evaluate the effects of deficit paradigms; and

be able to create, evaluate and present a professional practice framework that demonstrates ethical professional practice, and to apply principles to develop respectful partnerships with Indigenous Australian communities.

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